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Tag Archives: headstones

Symbols are fascinating to me because they give me a glimpse into the interests of the deceased. I always wonder what made the family pick that particular symbol, and what special meaning it holds for the person buried there. I … Continue reading →

One of the things I’ve noticed while wandering cemeteries is how many headstones have coins left on them. I wasn’t quite sure what they meant, so I decided to look it up. I was surprised to find out that there … Continue reading →

What Is Graving?

About Me:

My name is Jenn and I live in Anchorage, Alaska.
I've had a fascination with cemeteries and genealogy ever since I was a child but never really got into it until I came across a site called Find A Grave.
Once I discovered the Find A Grave project and the hobby of graving I realized that I not only could explore my interests but also help people at the same time.
It feels great to be able to help someone find out where their loved ones are buried and send them pictures of the headstone if they can't visit right away.
I've come across a lot of amazing things and adventures while graving so I decided to start this graving blog so I could share it with you.